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Diploma of Construction Techniques
- Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year certificate in team-based construction of homes, Buildings and civil infrastructure.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Practise applied skills in Construction Techniques
- Using design principles
- Built-environment systems
- Materials and project planning
- While developing workplace communication and problem-solving abilities.
Career outcomes
- Building Renovator Entrepreneur
- Project Manager
- Skilled Trades Worker
- General Carpenter
- Residential Renovation Market
- Small Commercial Renovation Market
- Construction Companies
- Architectural and Engineering Consulting
Curriculum
- One academic year at Stoney Creek. Concrete forming
- Production framing
- Carpentry hand and power tools
- Construction materials
- Wood products and workplace safety
- With emphasis on practising the technical skills of the specialisation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent at college level (some programmes need Grade 12 English ENG4C and college math)
- or mature student status; at least 18 by the end of the first semester; credentials in other languages need certified translations.
Accepted academic background
Equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma at college-preparation level or higher (some programmes need further subjects, e.g. Grade 12 English and Foundations for College Math); at least 18 by end of first semester; Ontario College Graduate Certificate programmes need a prior diploma or degree and are not in this row
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 169
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,185 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Sault Ste. Marie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Skilled Trades and Transportation |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships and bursaries are advertised for qualified students; each award has its own eligibility criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $17,185 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The estimated living cost is $8,892 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 169, Duolingo 110, IELTS Academic 6.

